The Fords An American Epic
The Fords: An American Epic by Peter Collier is a detailed exploration of the Ford family and their significant impact on American industry. Published by Summit Books in 1987, this first edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The narrative chronicles the lives of three generations of Fords, highlighting the complex relationships and conflicts between fathers and sons within the context of the Ford Motor Company’s evolution.
Readers will find a compelling account of Henry Ford, the innovative figure who revolutionized the automobile industry, and the ensuing struggles within his family as they navigated the challenges of a changing world. The book delves into themes of ambition and legacy, illustrating how Edsel Ford’s attempts to modernize the company were met with resistance from his father, ultimately leading to a dramatic family saga. This biography not only captures the essence of the Ford family’s journey but also provides insights into corporate and business history, making it a valuable reference for those interested in the intersection of family dynamics and industrial progress.
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In The Fords: An American Epic, Peter Collier and David Horowitz tell the riveting story of three generations of Fords, a dramatic story of conflict between fathers and sons played out against the backdrop of America’s greatest industrial empire. The story begins with the first Henry Ford, the mechanical wizard, tinkerer and “mad genius” who drove the automobile into the heart of American life he had become an embittered crank who so possessively loved the company he built that when his son, Edsel, tried to change it to suit the changing times, Henry destroyed him. It was left to Edsel’s son Henry II to avenge him and save the Ford Motor Company in the postwar world.
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